AAC-Solutions for
Families and Educators
Parenting a child with special needs means endless therapy appointments, school meetings, and doctor visits—all while managing meltdowns and everyday family life.
For organizations serving these families, it means navigating complex needs with limited resources.
It's exhausting, overwhelming, and often lonely.
I'm here to make your life easier.
I'm here to make life easier for families and organizations alike. As both a speech-language pathologist and communication coach, I recognize that children exist within interconnected ecosystems—family at home and professional teams at school or therapy centers.
For meaningful progress to happen, everyone needs aligned support.
With over a decade of experience specializing in autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, and apraxia, I focus on what motivates your child.
As an AAC specialist, I can:
- Recommend the right communication technology for your child
- Help secure insurance funding for devices
- Create practical implementation plans for home and school
- Support the journey toward verbal speech when possible
For Families
I partner directly with parents and siblings to:
Create practical communication strategies that work in real family life
Provide coaching that empowers you between sessions
Help navigate IEP meetings and advocate effectively
Offer emotional support during challenging transitions
For Organizations
I collaborate with schools, therapy centers, and healthcare providers to:
Develop comprehensive communication plans that bridge home and institutional settings
Train staff on best practices for supporting diverse communication needs
Facilitate productive family-professional partnerships
Create sustainable systems that maximize limited resources
What is AAC?
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is exactly what the name suggests: "Augmentative" means enhancing or supporting existing communication abilities, while "Alternative" refers to different methods of expression beyond speech. Together, AAC represents a collection of tools and approaches designed to help overcome everyday communication challenges.
For children who struggle with speech, AAC provides pathways to expression. This could be through visual communication boards, specialized apps on tablets, or dedicated devices that speak words aloud. Each solution is uniquely tailored to fit your child's specific needs and abilities.
Bridgette Nicholson, Occupational Therapist